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CDU mulls dropping firewall against AfD, minority government option
Zeit Online·DE·about 3 hours ago
The black-red federal government in Germany has agreed on a compromise regarding a new sugar tax, following days of internal struggle and a veto by the Chancellor. The details of the compromise are not yet fully disclosed, but the agreement resolves a significant policy dispute within the coalition. This development matters as it signals the coalition's ability to overcome internal divisions, potentially affecting public health policy and consumer prices.